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verb
- 1. say that (a specified thing) will happen in the future: "Jacques was prophesying a bumper harvest"
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The meaning of PROPHESY is to utter by or as if by divine inspiration. How to use prophesy in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Prophesy.
PROPHESY definition: 1. to say that you believe something will happen in the future: 2. to say that you believe…. Learn more.
a statement that says what is going to happen in the future, especially one that is based on what you believe about a particular matter rather than existing facts: The minister suggested that the dire prophecies of certain leading environmentalists were somewhat exaggerated.
verb (used with object) , proph·e·sied, proph·e·sy·ing. to foretell or predict. Synonyms: prognosticate, augur. to indicate beforehand. to declare or foretell by or as if by divine inspiration. Synonyms: divine. to utter in prophecy or as a prophet.
PROPHESY meaning: 1. to say that you believe something will happen in the future: 2. to say that you believe…. Learn more.
If you prophesy that something will happen, you say that you strongly believe that it will happen. He prophesied that within five years his opponent would either be dead or in prison. [ VERB that ]
The word prophesy can mean to predict or reveal something that will happen in the future. Many people use astrology to prophesy, or predict, their future regarding misfortune, wealth, love, and relationships. Used as a verb prophesy can mean to deliver a sermon or predict through divine inspiration.
